My wife and I are soon to complete on the purchase of a property in Northfleet but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate recompense from the current proprietors of £2k taking the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process however Lloyds are not allowing this. Why were they notified?
Your lawyer being on a Lloyds approved list is obliged to advise Lloyds of any variations to the sale price. If you were to refuse your conveyancer to disclose the reduction to Lloyds then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Lloyds and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Northfleet.
As someone clueless as to conveyancing in Northfleet what’s the number one tip you can give me concerning the home moving process in Northfleet
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Northfleet or throughout Kent is often a confrontational process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the transaction. E.g., the seller, estate agent and sometimes the mortgage company. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Northfleet should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the process whose interest is to look after your best interests and to protect you.
Every so often a potential adversary may try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the selling agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may try to convince you to do something that is against your lawyers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
My wife and I buying a 3 bedroom semi in Northfleet. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to see if these works are prohibited?
Your property lawyer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Northfleet will occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain changes or need the permission of another owner. Some works need local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Are all Northfleet Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Santander conveyancing list of approved firms?
A selection of lenders now use the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their panels.
I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Co-operative. Is it usual for Co-operative to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Northfleet is approved on their conveyancing panel? Co-operative have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Co-operative to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
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Last August I purchased a leasehold flat in Northfleet. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I purchased a 1st floor flat in Northfleet, conveyancing formalities finalised 8 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Northfleet with a long lease are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2090
With only 65 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £13,300 and £15,400 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.